🌱 2 Shooting Suspects Arrested + Grandin Theatre Fundraising

Hey, Roanoke! Here's everything you need to know to get this Saturday started. Here are the most important things happening today in Roanoke.

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First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 57 Low: 35.

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Here are the top three stories in Roanoke today:

1. Two suspects have been arrested during an investigation into a shooting that occurred on Tuesday night. According to the Roanoke Police Department, Clayton A. Pellitteri, 20, and Haley Sarks, 18, have been charged for breaking into a home and shooting two men. The shooting occurred in the 500 block of Mountain Avenue SW. (WDBJ7)
2. The Grandin Theatre Foundation is entering the final stage of its fundraising efforts. The Foundation hopes that the fundraising campaign will provide $350,000 for improvements to the theatre experience such as improved acoustics, LED systems, and a giant red curtain. So far, sixty percent of the funds have been raised. (WDBJ7)
3. The Virginia Department of Transportation announced that a Friday afternoon crash on I-81 northbound has been cleared. The incident took place at 136.3 mile marker and backed up lanes for roughly four miles before it was cleared by transportation crews. The crash caused a vehicle fire that had to be extinguished before the roads could be reopened. (WSLS 10)

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Today in Roanoke:

• Hearts & Tales Valentine's Day At The Cedar Creek Trail (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Roanoke FireEMS Department congratulated Lieutenant James Richards on 10 years of service to the community. (Facebook)
• Roanoke County Restaurant Week 2022 is coming! For two weeks beginning on Feb. 15, you can enjoy $10, $20, $30, and Restaurant Choice specials at local participating restaurants in the Roanoke area. (RVTV)
• The Roanoke Regional Partnership is looking for a new Marketing Director. Click to see the job listing and on how to apply. (Twitter)

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— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.